The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Assassination
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A Message from Heaven by Eugenia SingletonIn honor of Dr. King's death, Ms. Eugenia Singleton composes this poem. Throughout the piece, Ms. Singleton makes several parallels between Dr. King and Jesus Christ. |
A Resolution for Dr. King from the Church Women United in AtlantaThis is a resolution honoring Dr. King's life and work upon his untimely death. |
Aftermath of Dr. King's Assassination. Memphis, 1968This photo comes from the Benedict J. Fernandez "Countdown to Eternity" portfolio. |
An Open Letter to Free AmericansIn response to Dr. King's assassination, the author urges "Free Americans" to join the fight against racism. |
Anonymous Letter of Support for Reverend Ralph AbernathyAn unknown author warns Rev. Abernathy to protect himself from those who might try to harm him and other Negro civil rights leaders. |
Anonymous Letter to Mrs. King following MLK's AssassinationThis letter was written anonymously to Mrs. Coretta Scott King following the televised funeral of Dr. King. The author questions the nerve of Mrs. King to be in mourning, stating that she is no Jackie Kennedy and calling the entire thing a farce. In addition to accusing "The Black King," presumably Dr. King, of planning to burn D.C. and then swoop in to save the city, the author states their desire for African American leaders to receive "a belly full of lead." |
City of Philadelphia News Release - James H. J. Tate, MayorMembers of the Cabinet of Mayor James H. J. Tate of the City of Philadelphia release a statement following the assassination of Dr. King. The Cabinet pledges to rededicate to the establishment of equality and justice, to eliminate poverty and intolerable housing condition, and to provide adequate educational systems and facilities, for all citizens. |
Condolence Letter Regarding Assassination of MLKAnabella Anderson discusses the sadness that she feels over Dr. King's assassination. She says that she grieves for his family and the conditions that brought about Dr. King's death. Ashamed of her white skin, she blames the white race for social ills. Ms. Anderson wants to give of her self to non-whites in America and those under white domination in Africa. Though saddened, she is comforted by the words she heard at Dr. King's funeral and is hopeful that his legacy will live on. |
Condolence Letter to Coretta Scott King from Lyman G. FarrarIn this letter Mr. Farrar writes, "Dr. King symbolized for me the celebrant of the century in terms of newness of life in Jesus Christ." With a deep sense of gratitude he reveals the indelible affect Dr. King had on his life and his ministry, as a white middle class male. |
Condolence Letter to Mrs. KingThis letter from a middle school student in New York City is one of condolence written to Mrs. King the day after Dr. King’s assassination. |
Condolence Letter to Mrs. King from Charles OcasioThis letter from a middle school student in New York City is a letter of condolence written to Mrs. King the day after Dr. King’s assassination. |
Condolence Letter to Mrs. King from Linda BrownThis letter from a middle school student expresses condolences to Mrs. King the day after Dr. King’s assassination. |
Condolence Letter to Mrs. King from Maria DiazThis letter from a middle school student is one of condolence written to Mrs. King the day after Dr. King’s assassination. |
Condolence Letter to Mrs. King from Socorro SantosThis letter from a middle school student is one of condolence written to Mrs. King the day after Dr. King’s assassination. |
Correspondence - Aftermath of Dr. King's Assassination, 4/5/68This letter, originating from Chattanooga, TN on the day immediately following Dr. King's assassination, is a personal note of condolence and lament. In it the writer identifies Dr. King as "truly America's outstanding citizen of our time". The writer and addressee are unidentified. |
Correspondence Letter to Mrs. King from Paul TorresThis letter from a middle school student expresses condolences to Mrs. King the day after Dr. King’s assassination. |
Death of a KingMrs. D. M. Murray wrote this poem, entitled "Death of a King," following Dr. King's assassination. Murray writes "you've set an example for us here, your very presence brought us cheer" and adds a post script asking the recipient to contact her. |
Death of Dr. KingThis photo was taken after Dr. King's assassination and contains slogans in support for the fallen leader. |
Delegation of 11 from Local 237 Walk in Mourning MarchThis article explains the march that took place after Dr. King's assassination. Many people took part in the mourning march led by Coretta Scott King and Reverend Ralph Abernathy. |
Field Foundation Station on the Death of MLKA portion of the statement on the death of Dr. King from the Field Foundations states, "As at other times of national shame and self-despair, what is at issue now is how ell we as a nation shall respond morally and politically." The heart of this statement reminds readers that the "ugly scars of racism and poverty will not be eliminated in this country until the people will it to be done." |
In Memoriam MLK: New York TimesThis newspaper clipping is one of several full-page "In Memoriam" dedications featured in various newspapers following the assassination of Dr. King. The clippings by the NAACP accompany a letter from the Public Relations Director of the organization to the Reverend Ralph D. Abernathy, newly installed as the head of the SCLC in the aftermath of Dr. King's death. |
Letter from Angela Reyes to Mrs. KingAngela Reyes offers her condolences to Mrs. King after the death of Dr. King. |
Letter from Benjamin Conklin to Rev. AbernathyMr. Conklin writes this letter urging Rev. Abernathy to rethink the decision to proceed with the Peoples March on Washington. He is concerned that with the recent assassination of Dr. King this action will only alienate Congress and the American public. Hence the march could cause more bloodshed. |
Letter from Bette Zugerman to Rev. Abernathy, SCLCMs. Zugerman writes Reverend Abernathy to introduce an enclosed document which she suggests is the "one and only non-violent answer to alleviate the suffering of all people." |
Letter from Betty Velazquez to Coretta Scott KingBetty Velazquez, a student from New York City, sends her condolences to Mrs. King following the assassination of Dr. King. |
Letter from Bill Baxter to Harry BelafonteBill Baxter, a public school arts teacher, addressed this letter to entertainer Harry Belafonte, following the assassination of Dr. King. The content of the correspondence expressed great admiration towards the work of Dr. King and the talents of Mr. Belafonte. Mr. Belafonte was a trusted friend and adviser of Dr. King, during the civil rights movement. |
Letter from Brenda Sepulveda to Mrs. KingA student from New York writes this letter of condolence to Mrs. King following Dr. King's death. |
Letter from C. M. Williams to Ralph David AbernathyIn this letter, addressed to Reverend Ralph Abernathy, supporter C.M. Williams references Dr. King's funeral and requests a copy of his last speech. Many sympathizers and mourners wrote letters like this to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference after Dr. King's assassination. |
Letter from Carolyn Martinelli to Ralph Abernathy After the Death of MLKMrs. Martinelli writes Rev. Abernathy in the month following Dr. King's death, encouraging him to continue promoting a philosophy of love and equality. Martinelli identifies herself as a white housewife, teacher and mother of two, who has only known three Negroes in her whole life. . Although she has never known poverty, her desire is for all Americans to know the truth and work to resolve these problems in society. |
Letter from Christine Schulty to Mrs. KingChristine Schulty offers condolences to Mrs. King after the assassination of Dr. King. |